Radiation from Uranium Ore Conglomerate

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Rights Managed

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SS2430067

Legacy Identifier:

BR7185

Description:

This image was created by placing a slice of radioactive uranium ore conglomerate on a sheet of sensitive x-ray film for four days. The darkest spots represent the highest sources of radiation. The conglomerate (also called pitchblende) is from Ontario, Canada. It is made up of uranium (U) and oxygen (O) in the chemical formula U3O8. The ore is important for the nuclear industry as a source of uranium.